Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Andrews, Texas Radioactive Waste Treatment/Disposal Facility Enter into Consent Agreement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Waste Control Specialists (“WCS”) entered into a February 24 Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) alleging violations of certain Texas/federal hazardous waste regulations. See Docket No. RCRA-06-2024-0929. The CAFO provides that…
Are Customer/Client Lists Protectable Trade Secrets?
March 5, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Are customer/client lists protectable trade secrets in Arkansas? It depends. Answering this question involves looking closely at the facts and circumstances of each situation. There is some case law examining the legal treatment of customer/client lists, and we will expand this answer below to draw…
Lagoon Requirements/Best Management Practices for Use/Disposal of Sewage Sludge: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Guidance Document
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a February 2024 guidance document (“Guidance”) titled: Understanding Lagoon Requirements Under 40 C.F.R. Part 503: Best Management Practice for Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge See 822R24002. The Guidance specifically addresses…
Silica/OSHA Enforcement: Selma, Alabama, Proposed Penalty Assessment
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a February 27th news release addressing Henry Brick Co., Inc. (“HBCI”). The news release describes HBCI as a Selma, Alabama, brick manufacturer. OSHA alleges that the company exposed workers to silica. Eleven citations are proposed…
Industrial Stormwater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Benton County Stone Product Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and TD Granite & Marble (“TD”) entered into a February 21st Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”)…